The Plaza Puerta del Sol is the perfect starting point to explore Madrid. This bustling, centrally located square is one of the city's most lively places. It is the place where young people meet; where people stop off to go to the Plaza Mayor and old Madrid; a place to shop in department and smaller stores and on 31st December, the New Year is brought in to the chimes of the Puerta del Sol clock.From the Puerta del Sol you can easily walk to Plaza Mayor; walk up calle Arenal to Opera and the Royal Palace; walk up calle Alcalá to the Spanish Parliament or walk to Plaza Santa Ana.
Huertas is one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Madrid as well as one of the most diverse ones. This spot maintains some of the most typical traditions and cultural characteristics of Spain despite the pass of the years and the addition of new cultural elements. One of the main activities which attract tourists to this neighborhood is its gastronomical variety. Due to the diversity of people from different origins who inhabit in this spot, there is a wide variety of international dishes available at many of the local restaurants. Besides the variety, this area's gastronomy also offers good dishes for a lower price than other areas.
The Museo del Prado is, without any doubt, one of the main spots tourists should visit while being in Madrid. This Museum is one of the most interesting places which those who enjoy arts could meet in this city, although there also are several other amazing museums and galleries as well, turning Madrid into one of the main art related destinations a tourist could find in the entire world.